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Monday, September 30, 2013
Ripping Out the Carpet
We have been a little slower this last week so we FINALLY had time to work on OUR house! We moved into our new home about two years ago and have been missing the wood floors from our old home. So with idle hands, we finally had the opportunity to rip out our carpet upstairs. Now, we have 4 boys between the ages of 7 and 12 along with a one year old Lab. I clean ALL the time, vacuum, dust, dishes, etc. But nothing could have prepared me for the amount of dirt that was trapped under all of that carpet padding!
I first felt ashamed and embarrassed, then a little angry. I had spent so much time cleaning those darn carpets, and for what? A HUGE amount of dirt to be left behind for us to live in! No wonder my family's allergies have been acting up since we have lived in this house.
Dirt no more! All of that old carpet and padding is out of here! We decided to go with white oak and it is completely installed now. The first of the sanding has been completed and now the filler is drying. What an exciting process, don't get me wrong it has been difficult at times not having a living room or dining room with our large family, but the end result is going to be priceless!
I first felt ashamed and embarrassed, then a little angry. I had spent so much time cleaning those darn carpets, and for what? A HUGE amount of dirt to be left behind for us to live in! No wonder my family's allergies have been acting up since we have lived in this house.
Dirt no more! All of that old carpet and padding is out of here! We decided to go with white oak and it is completely installed now. The first of the sanding has been completed and now the filler is drying. What an exciting process, don't get me wrong it has been difficult at times not having a living room or dining room with our large family, but the end result is going to be priceless!
So if you know anyone who suffers from allergies and has carpet in their home, tell them to call us for a free estimate to get their dirt/allergen magnet OUT of their home! I am not proud to show all of the dirt that came from under our carpet, but I wanted to share this with everyone so they can see what it is they are living with daily. Give us a call for any questions, or to schedule your free estimate 316-747-4066. We love comments on your thoughts, so feel free to comment on any of our blogs. Thanks!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Solid vs Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood floors.... they can definitely add not only beauty to your home, but also value. This is great when trying to place your house on the market. Our housing market here in Wichita, KS has found that houses with well finished hardwood floors are selling almost twice as fast as houses with carpet, or hardwood that have not been taken care of properly.
If you don't have hardwood floors in your home and are planning on hiring someone to install them, the first decision you have to make is what type of hardwood flooring do you want. Do you want solid hardwood flooring or engineered hardwood flooring, and what are the differences?
Solid wood flooring is made up of planks or strips that are complete hardwood lumber from top to bottom and end to end. The wood can vary from length and width, depending on what you choose to go with. The thickness of the wood is normally 3/4 of an inch thick. The wood is installed unfinished and is then sanded and finished.
Engineered pre-finished flooring is made up of several layers of wood/plywood glued together in a cross grain pattern. The top layer, which is the hardwood, is completely finished at the factory with multiple coats of highly durable (aluminum oxide) finish. The floor is installed by nailing or gluing it into place.
What are the benefits of using one over the other? Well for the engineered wood it is the simplicity of it all. The wood is pre-finished so there are no sanders coming in after the installation needing to sand. Also, since the finish has already been applied, no waiting period to walk on your floors or to place any furniture on them. You just install the floor and enjoy!
The benefits of solid wood floor are different yet very appeasing! With solid wood floors if you get tired of the look of them, you simply have to sand them and then add any color stain you want. Also, if you begin to have damage to your floors (kids, water, pets, sun, etc.) the floors can be easily patched or sanded and refinished. Pre-finished floors have such a thin top layer of hardwood they often can only be sanded a few times and then it is time to rip out and replace. Solid wood flooring, if properly taken care of, will last a lifetime or even longer!
Each person is different in the product they choose for their home. Each situation is unique in it's own way of why a certain home needs a particular type of flooring over another. It is best to contact a well educated installation company on what type of flooring is right for you and your home. The large chain companies (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) aren't usually the best place to find a well educated hardwood flooring professional. Stick with the local companies that specialize in hardwood flooring only. These are the people that do this everyday for a living, so they will help you on your journey of selecting what product is right for you.
If you have any questions, we are always here to answer them. You can reach Wichita Wood Floor Specialists at 316-747-4066 or visit us at our website www.wichitawoodfloorcleaning.com . Contact us for a free in home consultation today!
If you don't have hardwood floors in your home and are planning on hiring someone to install them, the first decision you have to make is what type of hardwood flooring do you want. Do you want solid hardwood flooring or engineered hardwood flooring, and what are the differences?
Solid wood flooring is made up of planks or strips that are complete hardwood lumber from top to bottom and end to end. The wood can vary from length and width, depending on what you choose to go with. The thickness of the wood is normally 3/4 of an inch thick. The wood is installed unfinished and is then sanded and finished.
Engineered pre-finished flooring is made up of several layers of wood/plywood glued together in a cross grain pattern. The top layer, which is the hardwood, is completely finished at the factory with multiple coats of highly durable (aluminum oxide) finish. The floor is installed by nailing or gluing it into place.
What are the benefits of using one over the other? Well for the engineered wood it is the simplicity of it all. The wood is pre-finished so there are no sanders coming in after the installation needing to sand. Also, since the finish has already been applied, no waiting period to walk on your floors or to place any furniture on them. You just install the floor and enjoy!
The benefits of solid wood floor are different yet very appeasing! With solid wood floors if you get tired of the look of them, you simply have to sand them and then add any color stain you want. Also, if you begin to have damage to your floors (kids, water, pets, sun, etc.) the floors can be easily patched or sanded and refinished. Pre-finished floors have such a thin top layer of hardwood they often can only be sanded a few times and then it is time to rip out and replace. Solid wood flooring, if properly taken care of, will last a lifetime or even longer!
Each person is different in the product they choose for their home. Each situation is unique in it's own way of why a certain home needs a particular type of flooring over another. It is best to contact a well educated installation company on what type of flooring is right for you and your home. The large chain companies (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) aren't usually the best place to find a well educated hardwood flooring professional. Stick with the local companies that specialize in hardwood flooring only. These are the people that do this everyday for a living, so they will help you on your journey of selecting what product is right for you.
If you have any questions, we are always here to answer them. You can reach Wichita Wood Floor Specialists at 316-747-4066 or visit us at our website www.wichitawoodfloorcleaning.com . Contact us for a free in home consultation today!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Wichita Wood Floor Specialists
Our Big announcement is here! We are now officially "Wichita Wood Floor Specialists"! We have enjoyed our run under the name Wichita Wood Floor Cleaning, but as we grow as a business and grow with the services we offer, a change was needed.
With our new name, comes a new look as well! Introducing our new logo:
With our new name, comes a new look as well! Introducing our new logo:
We feel we have encompassed the heart of Wichita with our new logo. We wanted to add a piece of Wichita, KS to our company to thank the city for being so supportive of us!
We are so very excited with the changes we are making to our company. We feel that our new look and name better explains who we are and what we do. We are Wichita's Wood Floor Specialists! We are still the only company in town that can offer Professional Wood Floor Cleaning & Maintenance Services as well as install a new floor, or even sand & refinish your existing floor!
Wichita Wood Floor Specialist is still family owned and operated by Jesse & Rachel Sample. We work together to make sure every customer feels well taken care of from the initial call made to us for a free estimate, all the way to the hand shake when the job is completed.
Thank you Wichita for being so supportive to us, we are excited to make a new chapter with you as WICHITA WOOD FLOOR SPECIALISTS!
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